Australian Youth Foundation.
Located in
Sydney and working towards:
- Assisting young Australians who are financially, physically or intellectually disadvantaged to reach their full potential. AYF's vision for young Australians is that they will all have the opportunity to realise their potential, be respected by society and participate fully in the community on their terms, consistent with their human rights and responsibilities.
- Initiating constructive and progressive change.
- Promoting the integration and coordination of youth programs, services and policies.
- Establishing its place as a respected and catalytic organisation in youth affairs.
- Exhibiting leadership in policy development, in the promotion of applied research, in fostering positive ideas for change, and in acting as a facilitator for their implementation.
- Influencing governments, academic institutions and the community.
- Promoting collaboration and networking in the youth sector.
In
1989, the AYF was established - called BYF at the time (the B meaning
Bicentennial). The name was changed to the
present in
1993 to reflect the
vision of the future as the Foundation moved towards
2000.
Since its
inception, the Foundation has
committed $13.5
million (
AUS) to fund a total of 496
national (
AUS) and regional projects.